Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-09-12
THE NEW SCHOOL YEAR.
Where TO Send the Boys and lsirls-Ed
ucatiOnal institutions Of the City.

| During the present month most of the schools Of
the city and vicinity open for the year. The choice
OF school or college for sons and daughters Is now
perplexing many households Those seeking In
formation about different educational institutions
will find that the advertising columns of TIE
STAR at this season will be OF much assistance to
! them. To further aid those who have to make q
| selection The STAR publishes notices of schools
| and educational institutions that are recon-
| mended by their patrons or have proved them
| selves to be especially worthy OF patronage.
| Those desiring to learn Graham's system OF
shorthand can obtain all Information and lessons
9th street northeast.
All the studies included in a thorough English
| education ana the French and German languag es
are practically taught at Edgeworth boarding and
Baltimore. Mrs. n. P. LeFebyre is the principal
The school reopens September %.
The 64th session OF the University OF Virginia,
which was founded by Thomas Jefferson, will be-
Gin October 1. Catalogues can be obtained upon
application 10 the secretary, University OF Viz
g1nia, Va.
Particular attention Is given to beginners in In
strumental and vocal music as wen as those WISH
Ing W De quallneo as performers or teachers BY
j. E. Scheel, at 734 18th street northwest.
The sixth session OF Maupin's University School
at Ellisott City, Nd, win open September 10.
Catalogues can be obtained by application to
Chapman Mauptn, principal
The advantages offered at the Johns Hopkins
University, Baltimore, are appreciated by those
VINO nave mad an opportunity OF becoming ac-
qualnted with the methods employed and the
chafacter OF the corps OF Instructors. Exam1na-
tlons Tor admission TO the college classes viii be
n na 2Gto9er The programs OF instruction
students can be obtained upon application 70 the
university. The twelfth academic year begins
The school for girls conducted by the Misses
Der 10.
The Hannah More Academy for girls, at Refs
terstown, Nd, conducted by Rev. Arthur j. Rich,
IS prepared 10 give thorough instruction. School
discipline Is combined with the influences OF .
quiet Christian home. The neigh bOrhOOd Is healthy
anu tne past reputation OF the school viii be fully
The study OF drawing and painting is nowadays
considered an important feature In the education
VI young people. especially young girls. The
northwest, oilers advantageous terms for begin
nerS.
MaplewoOd Institute, at Concordville, Pa, has
for years enjoyed considerable share OF the Dis
the young OF both sexes In thor cuShiy practical
manner, and the charges are re asonable. Chill
dren VINO are backward In their studies Will re-
celVe private instruction. Address Jos. Shortlidge
principal, Tor further information.
There are few 'hOne schools" In the vicinity OF
washington that are more deserving OF the name
tnan that under the care OF Mrs. Alkaline Paret At
water, at Mechanicsvtlle, ST. Mary's County, Md.
Mrs. Atwater will receive u limited number Of
pupils, who will enjoy thorough instruction In
every branch OF study, combined with the ad-
VantageS OF pleasant home and country air.
The Frederick (Md.) Female Seminary has COM
menced its fall session. This institution offers
many advantages. 1t is delightfully."- located in
a beautiful country, and Its various courses OF
study are directed by able and competent teach
ers. For catalogue, apply to Mr.. W. II. Purnell,
Frederick, Md.
81. Georges Hail. for boys and young men, stu.
ated attractively at st. Georges Nd, has studies
intended
business or for college Prof. ]. c. kinear, A. NJ,
Is the principal.